gate21.net - 10/26/2009
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Losing is never fun.
I think that must be an axiom. If not, then it should be. Still, there are degrees of losing — certain nuances to the old black and white world of one team wins and one team loses. The Tennessee Volunteers , their coaches, their fans, and yours truly have ...
A Big Step For Respect
3sib.com 10/21/2009 — What’s it going to take?
I find myself asking that question more often than not these days when it comes to Tennessee and new coach Lane Kiffin and just how and when our program is going to earn respect again. Before we get started, don’t get me wrong: Kiffin shouldn’t be ...
Revisiting the history of a rivalry: The Third Saturday in October
3sib.com 10/21/2009 — Last year, I spent hours painstakingly researching the history of the rivalry and writing about the great stories of the rivalry. Because we have so many new readers, I thought it might be cool to repost these. I am going to attempt to expand the series in a couple days. Below are links to ...
Why Lane Kiffin and Tennessee Fans Are Stupid (Among Other Reasons)
rollbamaroll.com 10/29/2009 — Believe it or not, there's apparently a conspiracy theory afoot. I don't know if the ol' vaunted REC has finally gotten to the SEC officials or what, but either way Lane Kiffin is talking of "magical" flags appearing, and when SEC Commissioner Mike ...
Alabama vs. Tennessee Game Notes
alabamasportstalk.com 10/23/2009 — ALABAMA (7-0, 4-0 SEC) VS. TENNESSEE (3-3, 1-2 SEC) SATURDAY, OCT. 24 • 2:35 P.M. • CBS BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM (92,012) • TUSCALOOSA, ALA. THE GAME: The AP No. 1 (No.2 in BCS) University of Alabama football team continues a three-game Southeastern Conference homestand with a visit ...
We Should Wear Orange, Anyway: What Say You?
3sib.com 10/20/2009 — So, Alabama athletic director Mal Moore has decided to “urinate on Awesome” – as our eloquent and always entertaining Mookie puts it — by not allowing Tennessee to wear its orange jerseys in this weekend’s showdown with the Tide in Tuscaloosa.
So what, I say. Wear ...
I’m Just Heartbroken
3sib.com 10/24/2009 — I’m at a loss for words. Just sick.
First, I want to say, congratulations Alabama fans. Your defense is the real deal. You’re probably going to win the national championship game.
But the fact of the matter is Tennessee outplayed the Tide in every place but one on Saturday. We ...
Lane Kiffin and the Vols Head Into A Bye-Week After Blowout Victory Over Georgia
midwestsportsfans.com 10/17/2009 — Last week, Georgia was supposed to walk into Knoxville, smack Tennessee right in the mouth, and walk out with a victory.
Apparently Lane Kiffin and the Vols didn’t get the memo.
The game looked like it would be a close finish, when Georgia trailed by five in the third quarter. But 21 ...
Initial Impressions from the Tennessee Game
rollbamaroll.com 10/26/2009 —
Hours removed, a few initial impressions from the Tennessee game:
That was the most emotionally draining game I've sat through since at least the 2005 Tennessee game. Even the Florida game last year in Atlanta paled in comparison. I tell ...
That boy ain't right: The Tennessee preview.
heyjennyslater.blogspot.com 10/10/2009 — Lane Kiffin, Jonathan Crompton: Sounds like a round of "Death is Not an Option" to me. Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee. Last season: Ranked 18th in both polls in the preseason, the Vols went right out and shit the bed with an overtime loss to a ...